environmental science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of environmental science
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Two months later, he recruited Steve Hoyt, another Cal Poly grad with a doctorate in environmental science, who has built a business on the Central Coast testing soil samples.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
They recommend a One Health approach, which brings together experts in human health, environmental science, and water management to tackle the issue from multiple angles.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
For biology, chemistry, or environmental science, he warned that finding a decent job often required studying all the way to a doctorate.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The amount varies widely—goods with lots of plastic might have a petroleum content as high as 40%, according to Christie Sayes, professor of environmental science at Baylor University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
There were AP classes and academies—public health, visual arts, environmental science.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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